The Fish of City Park

Fishing has a long and storied history at City Park. The park's 11 miles of lagoons have provided decades of enjoyment to anglers young and old. Generations of avid fishermen have hooked their first 'big one' at City Park under the watchful eyes of a doting father or caring grandmother. You don't need a $50,000 fishing rig to hook up with a keeper at City Park. All you need is your pole, bait and a little patience. We invite you to come wet a line and pass a good time.

Funny thing about fish - they swim where the water is! Our fish didn't respect their boundaries when Hurricane Katrina struck and consequently, most of them swam away. Working with the Louisiana Department of Fisheries we have actively been restocking the waterways. Once again folks are landing big bass and catfish.

The park's waterways are teaming with a variety of fish. Photos of species you are likely to encounter are pictured below. Fish with an asterisk "*" before their name are found only in Bayou St. John.